Author: Dana Hedke-Kronk

Food pantry tomorrow at The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department from 9:00am-12pm! The address is 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI

Good morning!  Here is the music assignment for week of 4/27.  I have included the document link as well as the blog address for you below.
This weeks lesson includes a song, story and game. Please complete the lesson. I am keeping track of participation.

 I hope you are all well! Ramadan Kareem to those who are celebrating!

Love, Ms. Pegouske
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8hZYZkIHKiKfbyXSBGY-hCMNKjnMGy0VPcqNvca3aOMiqUg/viewform?usp=sf_link

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/mspegouskeelementarymusic/

This Tuesday April 28th, there will be chromebook distribution for Lowrey students only from 12pm to 2pm at Lowrey School.  Please come to the main doors.Even if you received a chromebook already and you have more than one child that attends Lowrey, then you can check out another one.  Large families will be given more than 2 chromebooks.  If your family already received three or more chromebooks, please do not come and ask for more, we need to make sure we have enough for all Lowrey students.
Also, we will not cater to Fordson siblings.  Fordson will have their own chrombook distribution tomorrow.

Introduction to Traits: https://www.generationgenius.com/?share=E2A99

Variation of Traits: https://www.generationgenius.com/?share=029B4

See google classroom for the video help on your math lessons. This week you will need to complete M6L9, M6L10, and M6L11. You will need to make sure that your pages in succeed are done for these lessons.You must have Zearn completed and be ON M6L12 by 5/3

All IXL tasks (for every subject) are in the document Suggested Schedule. It is 5 posts down. Scroll down to find it. Ensure you are completing all your assignments this week by 5/3

You will be using the information your uncovered on your president (and put on your graphic organizer) to complete this weeks’ research. Your typed 25 facts, and draft are BOTH due on 5/3

Your assignments:

Research:  Worth 20 points
     1.  Students are to type up 25 facts about their person.  These facts should be in the student’s own words.  They are NOT to cut and paste from internet sites.  That is plagiarism. This needs to be your OWN WORK.
     2.  Each fact should be a complete sentence with correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
     3.  The facts should include why their person is famous as well as interesting facts about their life.  (8 Early life/9 during their president term/8 After their presidency term – if they died while in office, add an even split to early life and during their term)
     4.  These facts should be typed on a google doc and submitted by 5/3. Typed should be Arial or Times New Roman Fonts.  Size of font should be 12.
 

You will be using this information to draft your paper. Your draft is a 5-paragraph paper. Intro paragraph, 1st body (early life), 2nd body (career highlights), 3rd paragraph (post presidency/end of life), conclusion paragraph.

Biography Paper:  Worth 30 points.  

     1.  The paper has correct spelling, capitalization, and grammar
     2.  The student’s name, number and date are on the paper in the top right-hand corner
     3.  An opening HOOK sentence that explains why the person is so famous
     4.  A proper closing statement that gives value to your person’s life and accomplishments
     5.  Flow of your writing and paper are important
     6.  At least three paragraphs that compile your president’s early life, professional time in government and as president, and finally their live after presidency. Include birth, death, spouse, and children if applicable.

FINAL COPY OF YOUR PAPER WILL NOT BE DUE UNTIL 5/17 However you have other assignments that are due before so DO NOT put off this assignment.

Continue to complete the STUDY GUIDE given last week on Bud, Not Buddy. You will watch the three chapters (links below), answer the questions on your study guide, and also the comprehension questions below each link. EMAIL me a google doc that has all questions from this week’s readings (chapters 4, 5, and 6).

Bud Not Buddy Chapter 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-ZM65OwVg8&list=PLahimd4bK_QYLgYp9hU188h0-VwfkB5O_&index=4

Comprehension Questions for Chapter 4

1. Why did Bud get rid of the gun?

2. Why did Bud fill the jar with water? What did he do with it?

3. How does the author’s tone affect your mood?

Bud Not Buddy Chapter 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvPNYCOXbo&list=PLahimd4bK_QYLgYp9hU188h0-VwfkB5O_&index=5

Comprehension Questions for Chapter 5

1. Where did Bud want to go hide out? Why?

2. Why did Bud almost start crying when he got there?

3. Why was Bud’s mom mad about the cowboy hat?

4. Why does Bud insist on being called Bud, not Buddy?

Bud Not Buddy Chapter 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnf3HgNoMOg&list=PLahimd4bK_QYLgYp9hU188h0-VwfkB5O_&index=6

Chapter 6 Reading Comprehension Questions

1.Why did the man in the overalls call Bud by the name Clarence?

2. Why did the mom and dad keep slapping Bud on the head?

3. Why do you think the pretend family treated Bud the way they did?

4. Do you think it would have been okay for Bud to lie to the man that told him to step out of line? Why or why not?

You will watch two videotaped lessons and take two quizzes. You will email me a google doc that has the answer to the quiz on it. Be sure to label your document with the title of the quiz. The lessons can be found in google classroom (they are not able to be attached here). You were all invited through your school email. Class code is: hlrn2jb

Quizzes are below:

You will be creating a google doc to answer ALL questions in red on one paper.

1. Read about the Declaration of Independence found at https://www.ducksters.com/history/declaration_of_independence.php Take the Quiz found at the bottom for your knowledge. Be sure to click on the link that says “Who signed”. Email me to tell me one thing that you noticed when you looked at the link.
2. Next, review the link that discusses Washington crossing the Delaware. Why is this significant? Email me your answer. https://www.ducksters.com/history/crossing_the_delaware.php Take the quiz at the end to test your knowledge.
3. Next, read about our Flag and take the quiz found at: https://www.ducksters.com/history/united_states_flag.php Email me to tell me how the first flag and the current flag are similar AND different.
4. Next, click on the link to read about the Battle of Saratoga found at https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/battles_of_saratoga.php and again, take the 10 question quiz for your own knowledge.
5. Finally, click on the link to learn about Valley Forge. You will need to tell me where Valley Forge is presently located today. How far is that from your home in miles? (HINT – do a map quest) Was Valley Forge a great victory or defeat for George Washington? Read more about him here https://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/georgewashington.php and tell me 5 NEW facts about him you never knew.
6. Watch Episodes 35-38 on Liberty’s Kids – send me your notes on the two episodes. You must include 8 things for each video.
7. Weekly IXL tasks: Social Studies Level G: G.7, N.1

Please print or copy the schedule to help you and your family keep on track, and stay organized with your weekly assignments. I will create separate posts for each subject area.